To be Human is…Fucking Weird

I initially planned on titling this post, ‘It’s Hard to be Human.’ But, unfortunately, that’s boring, and I strive to be fascinating. Also, it’s more than just “hard” to be human. It’s fucking weird! I can’t be the only person who looks at the things humans must do daily and think, “this is so fucking dumb.” We didn’t ask to be brought into this world. Our parents, God love them, made that decision for us. Whether the decision was intentional or not, they decided we must exist, and now we’re out here fending for ourselves as adults. 

 

In looking for research for this post, I went down a Reddit rabbit hole. Human existence isn’t a topic I recommend searching for on Reddit. First, this isn’t good research because it’s just regular people like me asking weird questions that anyone can answer. Second, it takes your brain even further into the weirdness. For example, this article got me way off course. 

Let’s get back on track. 

 

What Does This Have to do with Shit?

I was depressed this past Monday; just a little temporary extreme sadness, if you will. So, in search of endorphins, I decided to partake in an evening run. On the drive to the park, I thought about life, death, why the fuck we care about life so much, etc. Then I thought about love, sadness, guilt, and anger. All this made me think about how I asked for none of this, yet here I am alive with insanely wild emotions that make me question everything. My life consistently feels like a test that I didn’t study for. And it’s so fucking weird!

 

The Human Brain

Did you know the human brain is the most complex system in the [known] universe? I didn’t either until I started researching the complexities of being human. All of the neurons connected to other neurons passing signals back and forth make us volatile, unpredictable, emotional, impulsive, and irrational. They also make us kind, generous, and loving. What a fucking combination of things to be? Then there’s choice, desire, and identity. Johnson Christ! 

 

Complex Responsive Process 

According to Dave Snowden, with several accolades to his name, we (humans) don’t just respond to all of the stimuli moving around in our brains. Instead, we make choices and can alter our worlds to suit our personal desires. 

 

I don’t know what your views on human creation are, but the only thing that helps me make sense of these complexities is believing in the big bang. Yet, I also want to believe in a higher power. Unfortunately, my brain is being pulled in too many different directions, making existence more complex. 

 

So, Sam. How the Hell Do I Handle This?

Because we exist and must deal with the fact that being human is fucking weird, we also must do bizarre shit to calm our worried, anxious minds. So let’s make a top 7 list. Why 7 and not 10? Because I can’t think of 10 things that would work for me. 

 

• Meditation
• Run, bike, skate, or exercise that forces you to think about your breathing pattern and ease your mind.
• Journal; side note, I’m thinking about writing my own guided journal and selling it for some undetermined amount. 
• Listen to music
• Talk to trusted friends.
• Yoga
• Don’t rely on others’ happiness!

Call to Action

Get out of your damn head! Easier said than done, I know! And, like all things human, it’s a process that takes time and work. But, you have to choose to take steps to get out of your head and stop thinking about how fucking weird it is that we even exist and are supposed to be happy about it. The fact is, we’re here, and we will keep bringing new humans into the world. Read some of my past posts on goal setting, anxiety, and body image if you need to. Then, if you’re the social media kind of human, post what step you’re taking today to get out of your complex brain. Or post it in the comment section. OR, contact me directly. I promise I’ll reply. (Note, there was an issue with WPForms last time, so I know 6 people contacted me, but none of the information was stored and I couldn’t reach out!!). You can also email me at samantha.dean@adashofsam.blog instead of using that form. #Noexcuses! Your messages make me smile and let me know the work I put into this blog and my IG posts & stories are worth it.